The hyperfun photography of Charlotte Rutherford

Published on 15 December 2016

Charlotte Rutherford’s photography is a sure-fire way to brighten up the grey winter days; opening @charlie__chops on Instagram floods the screen with hyperfun, colourful images which scream an influence from the likes of David LaChapelle and Nadia Lee Cohen, with an even greater sense of humour. Shooting icons from Amber Rose to Paris Hilton, and for OKgrl to Sophia Webster, there’s no denying the self-taught photographer exudes an unmistakable aesthetic, one which she hopes inspires that “you can do like ANYTHING”. Here’s a selection of our fave photos that make us feel just that.

Hey Charlotte, who’s your favourite photographer? What images have had a lasting impact on you?

David LaChapelle is forever my fave photographer!!!! He is the biggest genius and one of the only visual artists who makes me physically PUMPED & excited when I look at his work. I love how you can look at something he has made 500 times and still find something new about it every time. I also LOVE Hajime Sorayama, he is probably my fave 20th century artist, like he is a perfect combination of technical skill and sexy creativity!!!

As a visual artist is there anything that you’re particularly obsessed with?

I love people who aren’t very self aware and very sincere!!!!! I love oily skin and when you take a pic and the person is half blinking!